Harman-Kardon AVR 5550 owner manual Multiroom Operation, RS-232 Control, Multiroom Setup

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Multiroom Operation

able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at www.harmankardon.com.

RS-232 Control

The AVR 5550 is rare among A/V receivers in that it provides the capability for full remote control from compatible computers or special- ized remote control systems. RS-232 program- ming requires specialized programming knowl- edge and for that reason we recommend that it only be done by qualified installers.

NOTE: The RS-232 port on this product is for use by authorized service personnel ONLY.

For more information on using the RS-232 port for remote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com or contact our customer service department.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR 5550 needs to be con- figured for multiroom operation using the steps below. Press the OSD button Lto bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ⁄ button Dtwice, until the on- screen › cursor is next to the MULTI- ROOM line. Press the Set button Fto enter the MULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 12).

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M U L T I - R O O M *

 

 

M U L T I - R O O M :

O F F

O N

M U L T I I N

: F M P R E S E T 0 1

M U L T I

V O L

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B A C K

T O M A S T E R

M E N U

Figure 12

When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears, the on-screen › cursor will be at the MULTI-ROOM line. Since this line is used to turn the system on and off, do not make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the sys- tem on at this time. To turn the system on, press

the › button so that O N is highlighted. If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the next step, press the ¤ Button Donce so that the › on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI I N line.

At the MULTI I N line, press the ‹/› but- tons E until the desired Audio/Video input to the multi-room system appears in the high- lighted video. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ button Donce so that the

›on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line.

At the MULTI VOL line, press the ‹/ › buttons E or hold them pressed until the desired volume level for the multi-room system is entered. DO NOT use the regular volume con- trol knobs for this setting. When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made, press the

¤buttons Donce so that the on-screen › cursor is next to the BACK T O MASTER MENU line and press the Set button F. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD button Lto exit the menu system.

Multiroom Operation

When operating the AVR 5550 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the AVR 5550’s rear panel Multiroom IR Input , you may use either the Main remote control or the Zone II remote. To turn on the multiroom feed, press any of the Input Selector buttons on the Zone II remote ∫ç∂ or the Main remote 456. Press the AVR Selector 5∫ to turn the unit on to the last source, or any of the other Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source.

As long as an IR feed to the AVR 5550 has been established from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote location volume î, change the tuner frequency Kè, change the tuner

preset

© or mute the output

˚.

If the Remote IR Output jack

on the

AVR 5550 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVD or cassette players, the trans- port functions of those machines may also be controlled using the Transport Controls

PɃ©˙∆ on either remote

control.

To turn the system off from the remote room, press the Power-Offbutton 0å. Remember that the AVR 5550 may be turned on or off from the remote room regardless of the system’s operation or status in the main room.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source for the remote zone, any change to the frequen- cy or preset will also change the station being listened to in the main room, if the tuner is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main room changes the station, the change will also impact the remote room.

To activate the feed to the remote room, press

the Multiroom button on the remote. Next, press the Set button F. Press the ⁄/ ¤ buttons Dto turn the multiroom feed on or off. When the multiroom system is on, the Multi indicator D will light in the Main Information Display ˜, and the Main Information Display ˜ or OSD will display MULTI

O N. Press the Set button Ftwice to enter the setting.

When the multiroom system is turned on, the input selected using the Multiroom Menu will be fed to the Multiroom Output jacks on the rear panel as well as the A-BUS Jack .

The volume will be as set in the same menu, although it may also be adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multiroom Output jacks .

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR 5550 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button 0or the System Power Control 2on the front panel. To turn off the multiroom system from the main listening room, when the AVR is on press the Multiroom but-

ton

and then the Set button F. Press the

⁄/ ¤ buttons D so that the Multi indicator

D in the Main Information Display ˜ goes out, and the Main Information Display ˜ or OSD will display MULTI OFF.

Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standby mode) and the multiroom system is turned off too, the multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing the Multiroom button

,or any of the Selector buttons ∫ç

∂in the remote room.

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Contents AVR 5550 Audio/ Video Receiver Power for the Digital RevolutionDeclaration of Conformity Table of ContentsVariety of modes and two modes of VMAx Description and FeaturesFront panel analog A/V inputs, switch- able to outputs IntroductionSafety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Front Panel Controls To select between the Optical See page 40 for more information on tuning stationsCoaxial Ó For more informationFront Panel Information Display Multi Indicator Auto IndicatorDigital Audio Outputs Connect these Rear Panel Connections+ and negative terminals Video source selected by the receiver’s video switcherUnswitched Outlet Switched Outlet AC Power Cord Jack Connect the ACRear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Direct Button K Tuning Up/DownLogic 7 Mode Select Button P Transport Controls Channel/8 Channel Direct Input Movies ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop ˚ Mute Zone II Remote Control FunctionsInstallation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections Scart A/V Connections If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a RGB signals can be pathed throughImportant Note for the Use SCART-Cinch Adapters System and Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker PlacementFirst Turn On System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display System SetupSpeaker Setup Input SetupSurround Subwoofer Surround Setup To call up the menu Adjustments for Other InputsDelay Settings Night Mode SettingsOutput Level Adjustment Using EzSetPress and hold the SPL Indicator Select So that on is highlighted Sensor and Indicator offUp the Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly Operation Surround Mode ChartBut no surround speakers No delay availableMix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels No surround channelsBasic Operation Source SelectionChannel/8-Channel Direct Input One of the most important features Controls and Use of HeadphonesSurround Mode Selection Volume Up/Down ButtonsMP3 Audio Playback Digital Audio PlaybackDolby Digital PCM Audio PlaybackSelecting a Digital Source MP 3 DSP mode found in the newDigital Bitstream Indicators Speaker/Channel IndicatorsOr 2 Outputs Night ModeTape Recording Front Panel In/OutputsOutput Level Adjustment With Source Signals Memory BackupIndicator Select Display Brightness Advanced FeaturesTurn On Volume Level Surround Amplifier Channel AssignmentInstallation Advanced Features / Multiroom OperationSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentMultiroom Operation Multiroom SetupMultiroom Operation RS-232 ControlTuner Operation Basic Tuner OperationRDS Operation Program Search PTY RDS stationMust be repeated first Programming the Remote with CodesDirect Code Entry If the unit you wish to program intoErasing Learned Codes Programming the RemoteCode Readout Learning Codes from a RemoteErasing Macro Commands Macro ProgrammingPress the AVR Selector 4and the Mute button Volume Punch-ThroughProgrammed Device Functions Remote With Other DevicesSelector button Channel Control Punch-ThroughResetting the Remote Memory Function List Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Clear Power On Power Off Mute TV Select Channel +Power On Power Off VID 3 Select Channel + Scan Scan + Rewind Play Fast Fwd Record Stop PauseRemote sensor ¯ is obscured Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Power Switch 1 is pushedTechnical Specifications Harman Consumer International

AVR 5550 specifications

The Harman-Kardon AVR 5550 is a highly regarded audio/video receiver that embodies a perfect blend of power, performance, and versatility. Designed for the discerning home theater enthusiast, this model delivers a remarkable audio-visual experience with its robust set of features and cutting-edge technologies.

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